I am sitting in front of my computer today, having waited until the last minute to write my post, and feeling anxious about getting it done. Why? Not so much because it is due today, as I know I will find leeway and grace with the wonderful ladies to whom are waiting patiently for this to be done! But more because of what I am NOT doing while I stress about a good topic for this post.

I am NOT playing catch, shooting hoops, jumping on the trampoline, swimming in the pool, reading a book, sitting in front of the fire, riding bikes, exploring the pond, sitting at the beach, etc. There are so many pulls in our lives, like laundry, a clean house, blogging, dinner, reading for yourself, a hobby you love, and more, that I often find it hard to strike a balance, as well as to fit everything in.

Tonight I walked away from this blaring white screen to sit at my daughter’s soccer game, and to take the kids to the pool after a very hot night of playing soccer. Now here I sit again, pondering the choices I make. Does it matter that I have an entire basket of laundry in my room waiting to be folded, or a dishwasher full of clean dishes waiting to be emptied? I say, NO!

To read the rest of my thoughts on Finding Time for What Matters Most, please head over to Hip Homeschool Moms.

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2 Comments

Ingrid Kron
Jul 12, 2012 @
09:57:31

It is an age old question as to how to strike a balance in every area of our lives. Often we swing the pendulum too far to the left or too far to the right. Just being aware of needed balance can help us. From first hand experience I have learned that raising your children is THE MOST important job as a parent. What they will remember most is the secure, safe environment, mom and dad role modeling committment, times you spent with them, the things you did together individually with them and as a family, NOT the toys.

It is so important to make the choices that matter most. I often find myself sitting and wondering if I made the most of my time. We are pulled in so many directions. I will take a moment and ponder more on what I will choose to do today.
Blessings to you!